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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

5

Livestock Market Report Highlights Hogs and Cattle Activity

USDA markets show hogs moderatively active with 10 to 15 cent gains for butchers and sow prices steady to strong. top hogs paid 19.75 with choice loads at 19.85 and 20.00, while sows around 160 to 290 pounds fetch 18.50 to 19.65. Sheep and cattle mixed with steady to higher bids. calves slow on steers, cows firm, good clearance on higher grades. feeder steers around 28.00 to 30.50, yearlings at 29.40, and canners 14.50 to 17.75.

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Birthday party honors Mrs Meeks in Ainsworth

Ainsworth May 10 family and friends gathered at the Berette Meeks home to honor Mrs Meeks on her birthday. Ice cream and cake followed the celebration. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Coon was also held at the William Gipps home with cards and bunco.

Mrs. Meeks C. A. Thompson Ainsworth Earl O'Connor Ann Donald Batterso Washington Effie Wilkinson Ottumwa Bierette Meeks Meeks Robert Lopshire Wiliam Eugene Robert McWarland Mrs. Lloyd Coon William Gipps Richard Beenblossom Charles Thompson Coon Everette Meeks Dick and Lewis Kenneth Beenblossom FF. A. White Fred Jr Algoma Wise Max Whit

Senator Bridges Calls Baltic Patrols Armed to Teeth

New Hampshire Senator Styles Bridges a member of the armed services committee calls for the United States to dispatch patrol planes armed to the teeth over the Baltic Sea after reports that an American plane attacked three Red fighters, was fired upon, and disappeared over the Baltic.

Styles Bridges New Hampshire Armed Services Committee Baltic Sea United States

Chicago Grain Table from Grass Range market report

Grain prices for wheat corn oats and soybeans listed for May July September in local Chicago and Grass Range exchange data. Figures show opening highs lows closes with percent changes and monthly variations across multiple grades and contracts.

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Vacation Subscription Clerk Assists Journal Readers

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Andy North Marion Grand Hotel Tolg Hong Kong Hoboken Evening

REA Linemen Extend Three Phase Line West of John Coon

ROUND GROVE May 10 REA linemen clear brush on an abandoned road to build a new three phase line from John Coon’s place to highway 215. Chief lineman Ralph Johnson of Lone Tree says repairs after a recent storm will slow work but line should operate in two months improving service for 16 consumers in Ainsworth Haskins Columbus Junction and Washington.

Round Grove REA John Coon Highway 215 Highland Center School Ralph Johnson Lone Tree Ainsworth Haskins Columbus Junction Washington Johnson

United Press Strike Unsettled after Ten Days

New York United Press workers and the Commercial Telegraphers Union remain at impasse after ten days of strike action. The union seeks a 650 weekly wage raise with retroactive pay and removal of eight transmission department executives. Federal conciliation commissioner J R Mandelbaum will host talks with company reps today with his own proposal planned.

New York United Press Commercial Telegrapher Union Sesson J. R. Mandelbau Transmission de

U S Tells Employees To Quit Prague Office

The United States asked all but 15 workers at its Prague embassy to leave the country after Prague warned it would not guarantee safety beyond Sunday. Ambassador Ellis O Briggs said Washington would reduce the diplomatic staff by two thirds in response to the Czech demand and the safety assurance deadline was set for Sunday.

Prague United States Czechoslovakia Ellis O Briggs Briggs United State

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